Women participation in Agriculture in Pakistan (An overview of the constraint and problems faced by rural women)

Abstract

Agriculture is back-bone of the Pakistan’s economy. A major part of the GDP comprises of that income which is generated by the agriculture and agro-base activities. Women are back- bone of the household economy and play a very significant role in agro-base activities in rural areas. This study consist of almost half of the population i.e. women- participation in agriculture. Data is taken from Pakistan and India in order to compare figures from both countries as both economies are similar in socio-economic cultures. Data is taken from1990 to 2012. This paper also covers the reasons of fluctuation in women employment in agriculture and measures which concerned authorities should adopt in order to increases not only participation but also productivity of female labor. Key words: agriculture, education, economy, fluctuations, problems, productivity, significant